Zhangmujing Township

　　Situated along the Anning River and about 20 kilometers from downtown Xichang, Zhangmujing Township spans an area of 39.5 square kilometers. It is a classic rural tourism attraction actively developed by the Xichang municipal government as part of its “China Rural Tourism” initiative. The township earned the name “Zhangmujing,” meaning “Camphor Tree Grove,” due to its lush camphor trees and verdant mountains and waters. It has long been renowned for its abundant produce, including cherries, ?apricot peaches, fragrant glutinous rice, Chinese ash trees, and silkworm farming. Particularly famous are the cherries from Zhangmujing Maopo, which enjoy widespread acclaim both within and beyond Sichuan.

　　Every early April, when the cherries ripen, visitors flock to the Zhangmujing Maopo Cherry Leisure Area in Xichang to admire the crystal-clear, intoxicatingly fragrant cherries against the stunning mountain backdrop. They can also stroll beneath the fruit-laden cherry trees, sampling the bright red, sweet cherries, and enjoy traditional farm-style meals such as cured pork, black-bone chicken, stone-ground tofu pudding, and wild mountain vegetables. Guests can relax under the shade of the cherry trees and engage in leisure activities. Young couples often walk along tree-lined paths, enjoying romantic moments and savoring both the delights of cherries and the sweetness of love.